甘肃省陇西二中2015-2016学年高一上学期第一次月考英语试题 Word版含答案[ 高考].docVIP

第一部分 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A One day a lawyer’s wife fell ill, and he went to get a doctor. The doctor willingly came to see the woman and to do what he could for her, but before he went into the house, he made a short stop. He knew that the lawyer was famous for not paying his bills, even if they were due(正当的).He therefore said to the man.But if I save your wife, I am afraid you may not pay me.” “Sir,”replied the lawyer. “Here I have＄500,,whether you cure my wife or you kill her. Ill give you all this. The doctor was reassured and went into the house. When he reached the womans bedside, it soon became clear to him that he could do little. She was seriously ill, and though he prescribed(开药方) her medicine, she soon died. He told the lawyer he was very sorry, and then asked for the money which he had promised. ?Did you kill my wife??asked the lawyer. ?Of course I didnt,? said the doctor. ?Well! Did you cure my wife?? asked the man. ?Im afraid that was impossible,? replied the doctor.?Well, then since you neither killed my wife nor cured her, I have nothing to pay you.? 1. Before entering the lawyer’s house the doctor stopped for a while, because_____ . A. the doctor wanted to ask something about his wifes illness B. the doctor thought it impossible to save the woman C. the doctor was afraid that the lawyer would refuse to pay him D.the lawyer was too poor to pay his bills 2.Because the lawyer’s wife was seriously ill, the doctor_____ . A. couldn’ t do much and didnt save her life B. tried his best and saved her at last C. had to do everything he could for her D. had to spend a lot of time to cure her 3.The word “reassured” in the passage means __________. A.he was told again and again B.he was paid some money first C.he was quite sure that he would be paid D.he was quite sure that he could cure the woman 4.Which of the following is the best title (标题)for the passage? A.The Lawyer and His Wife B.The Lawyers Tric